Know how to respond to common medical conditions- symptoms and effective treatment

Question 1

Identify three symptoms of an asthma attack?

Answer 1

• coughing
• wheezing
• shortness of breath
• tightness in the chest
• distress and anxiety

Question 2

How should you respond/treat an asthma attack?

Answer 2

• reassure and calm the patient
• get them to use their inhaler
• get them to sit in a comfortable position, leaning forward over a chair
• contact emergency services

Question 3

Identify four symptoms of epilepsy?

Answer 3

• loss of consciousness/black out
• seizures/fits/convulsions
• muscles stiffening
• loss of memory

Question 4

How should you respond/treat an epileptic seizure?

Answer 4

• move harmful objects away from the person/cushion their head
• keep them warm
• place in the recovery position once seizure has ended
• give them anti-epileptic drugs (medication)

Question 5

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Answer 5

Type 1- person is insulin dependent or no insulin, usually genetically determined, usually diagnosed at a young age, high blood sugar levels
Type 2- non-insulin dependent or not enough insulin produced, usually occurs in later life, often caused by poor lifestyle and diet, high blood sugar levels

Question 6

What is diabetes?

Answer 6

It is a chronic condition where the amount of glucose in the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly or make insulin effectively.

Question 7

Identify three symptoms of diabetes.

Answer 7

• increased thirst
• going to the toilet frequently
• extreme tiredness
• weight loss
• wounds slow to heal

Question 8

What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia (diabetic low blood sugar levels)?

Answer 8

• feeling shaky and irritable
• confusion
• slurred speech
• unconsciousness
• constant thirst
• frequently going to the toilet

Question 9

How should you treat diabetes?

Answer 9

• give the person some sugar (e.g. fruit juice, sugar sweets, regular cola) (if blood sugar levels low)
• monitor blood sugar levels
• give/inject insulin

Question 10

Name two childhood diseases.

Answer 10

• Osgood Schlatter Disease

- Severs Disease

Question 11

For Osgood Schlatter Disease provide the following information:
Definition (2)
Symptoms (2)
Treatment (2)

Answer 11

Definition- usually affects young athletes (10-15yrs old), caused by quadricep muscle pulling on the attachment point at the top of the shin bone, just below the knee
Symptoms- pain below knee/top of shin bone, pain is worse during and after exercise, bone may stick out at top of the shin
Treatment- R.I.C.E, change sports/cut down on activity, use a knee support

Question 12

For Severs Disease provide the following information:
Definition (2)
Symptoms (2)
Treatment (2)

Answer 12

Definition- swelling of the growth plate in the heel bone, caused by repetitive stress on the heel
Symptoms- heel pain, made worse with activities such as running and jumping
Treatment- R.I.C.E., stretch hamstring and calf muscles, use foot supports/insoles